2016 Charlotte County Tourism Luncheon & Hall of Fame Induction

Friday, May 20, 2016 11:42 AM

Congratulations to Capt. Ralph Allen, owner of King Fisher Fleet in Punta Gorda, Fla., who was inducted into the Charlotte County Tourism Hall of Fame on May 12 during the annual Charlotte County Tourism Luncheon at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center.

In addition to generating economic contributions, the Charlotte Harbor Visitor & Convention Bureau is also focused on developing soft adventure or eco-tourism, a low-impact industry enabling the county to preserve the invaluable natural resources that contribute to its ecological health, distinguish the area and draw visitors.

During calendar year 2015, Charlotte County welcomed an estimated 395,800 visitors and tourism generated an estimated $345,067,400 in direct expenditures and made an estimated $526 million economic impact in Charlotte County.

Photos from the event have been uploaded and can beviewed on Facebook; feel free to tag yourself!”

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the power of tourism in Charlotte County.

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About the Charlotte Harbor Gulf Island Coast

Florida's premier year-round eco-tourism destination, Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, The Charlotte Harbor Gulf Island Coast, is known for its pristine, unspoiled beauty. The area has hosted seven major feature films, been featured on SAIL magazine's list of the "10 Greatest Places to Sail in the United States," ranked by Golf Digest as the "Third Best Place to Live and Play Golf in America," and rated by MONEY magazine as one of the "Best Places to Live in the South." For information about area events, activities and attractions, contact the Charlotte Harbor Gulf Island Coast Visitor and Convention Bureau, 18500 Murdock Circle, Suite B-104, Port Charlotte, FL; 941-743-1900, or call toll free at 1-800-652-6090 for a free Visitor's Guide; or visit the Web site at CharlotteHarborTravel.com.